Cool off with Summer Seasonal Produce

Written By Julie Paiva, CHHC

 

Summer brings us many beautiful fruits and vegetables.  Beyond their nutritious benefits seasonal summer produce often has cooling affects on the body.  Summer is a great time of year to be a cook. Markets and gardens are bursting with gorgeous fruits and vegetables in their prime.  Food this time of year is often easy to prepare as it can largely be served cold.  Salads, raw veggies and fruits can be refreshing on a hot summer day.  Spend your time enjoying the beautiful weather and your loved ones, instead of in your kitchen for hours on end.

 

Below is a list of summertime fruits and vegetables.

 

Summertime Veggies

Arugula

Beets

Cucumbers

Corn

Eggplant

Green Beans

Peppers

Salad Greens

Spinach

Summer Squash

Tomatoes

Zucchini

 

Summertime Fruits

 

Avocado

Berries

Cherries

Fig

Kiwis

Melons

Stone Fruit

 

Eating seasonally has many benefits which we discussed in a previous blog. Check out these links to find fruits and vegetables that are at their peak in your state.

 

www.seasonalfoodguide.org

www.snaped.fns.usda.gov/seasonal-produce-guide

 

Remember the “Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen” when purchasing your produce.  You can get this year’s list of which fruits and vegetables are best to purchase organic at www.ewg.org.

 

Julie Paiva
Julie Paiva
Julie is a nutritional counselor with a degree in Holistic Health Coaching from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. She also has a Bachelor’s Degree from Central Connecticut State University in Elementary Education and a Master’s Degree in Science from Southern Connecticut State University. She has been giving one-on-one coaching sessions ever since earning her degree in 2013 and is passionate about helping others implement a holistic lifestyle!

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